The Story of Harriet Tubman: The Trailblazer Who Led Many to Freedom

By Shar Walker

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Format: Paperback

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The Story of Harriet Tubman: The Trailblazer Who Led Many to Freedom

By Shar Walker

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Middle-Grade Biography Illuminates Harriet Tubman’s Life of Courage, Faith, and Freedom

Harriet Tubman was a conductor of the Underground Railroad, a nurse and spy during the Civil War, and an advocate for the Women’s Suffrage Movement. Her dangerous journey from enslavement to freedom, along with her commitment to liberating others from slavery, has inspired countless generations.

This short and lively biography invites middle-grade readers to explore Tubman’s extraordinary life, highlighting her remarkable courage, devotion to her family, and unwavering faith in God. Her story teaches readers that God can use each of us to make a meaningful impact, no matter how big or small our actions may be. Featuring illustrations, maps, timelines, bonus sidebars, and study questions, this addition to the Lives of Faith and Grace series engages kids ages 8–13 in the drama of history, showing how God worked in the past through ordinary people like them.

  • Lively Biography: Explores the influential life of Harriet Tubman, a conductor of the Underground Railroad and an advocate for freedom
  • Written for Kids Ages 8–13: This short format includes illustrations, maps, timelines, and bonus sidebars that help explain the history of slavery in America
  • Inspiring: Against all odds, this unlikely heroine was used by God to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the world
  • Part of the Lives of Faith and Grace Series: Engages kids with the real-life stories of Christian men and women from history

Author:

Shar Walker

Shar Walker is a writer and communicator. She spent eight years in college ministry before transitioning to the corporate world, where she now works in communications, marketing, and change management. She is a contributing author to His Testimonies, My Heritage: Women of Color on the Word of God and Joyfully Spreading the Word: Sharing the Good News of Jesus. Shar lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and their two sons, and serves in leadership roles at her local church.

 

Product Details

Format: Paperback
Page Count: 128
Size: 5.25 in x 8.0 in
Weight: 5.0 ounces
ISBN-10: 1-4335-9659-8
ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-9659-9
ISBN-UPC: 9781433596599
Published: March 03, 2026

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Weight (1834–1836)
Chapter 2: Welcome to America (1820–1825)
Chapter 3: Harriet’s Early Battles with Slavery (1825–1836)
Chapter 4: The Seeds of Liberation (1831–1839)
Chapter 5: Free Indeed (1849–1850)
Chapter 6: “I Want You, Harriet Tubman.” (1850–1860)
Chapter 7: The Battle at Harper’s Ferry (1859)
Chapter 8: The Charles Nalle Rescue (1860)
Chapter 9: The Civil War (1860–1865)
Chapter 10: Triumph and Trials (1861–1869)
Chapter 11: Harriet’s Final Days (1896–1913)

Conclusion: Lessons from a Life
Study Questions
Timeline
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Endorsements

“The Lives of Faith and Grace series will not only engage the minds, hearts, and imaginations of middle grade readers, it will also offer examples of heroes worth emulating. These true stories will challenge our youth to live courageously for the name of Jesus and see the joy and privilege it is to be a part of something far bigger than themselves.
Sarah Walton, author, The Long Road Home; coauthor, Hope When It Hurts

“This is a remarkable series of biographies about Christian leaders our children should know. Beautifully written and illustrated, these stories help nurture the faith of the next generation by illuminating the stories of God’s faithfulness among that great cloud of witnesses in heaven. You'll want all these books for your home, church, or school library.”
Daniel Darling, Director of The Land Center for Cultural Engagement, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; author, The Characters of Christmas and The Characters of Easter